拜登自传速读PromisesToKeep(21)

Joe tried to be patient, but he became increasingly desperate to know whether they had a real future together. One day, he gave her an ultimatum: Did she want to commit to their relationship, or would they have to break up? After much soul-searching, Jill realized that she couldn"t bear to let him go. She wanted to be a part of his life, and all that entailed.
乔试图保持耐心，但他越来越急切地想知道他们未来是否能真正在一起。有一天，他向她下了最后通牒：是将他们的关系推进一步，还是他们必须分手？经过深思熟虑，吉尔意识到她无法忍受让他离开。她想成为他现在及将来生活的一部分。
The couple got married in June 1977 in New York City, and went on a honeymoon with the whole family. Jill was a dedicated and loving mom to the boys as they grew up. And even though she’d always hated politics, she was an enormous support in her husband’s career.
这对夫妇于1977年6月在纽约市结婚，然后全家去度蜜月。在孩子们长大成人的过程中，吉尔是一个尽心尽力、充满爱心的母亲。尽管她一直讨厌政治，但她全力支持丈夫的事业。
Run for national office竞选总统
With Jill by his side, Joe felt confident to run for a second term in the Senate, which he won decisively. Sticking out that second term proved that Biden had staying power. And his prominent committee positions gave him valuable experience in foreign affairs, intelligence, and security. It wasn"t long before senior Democrats were suggesting he run for a much bigger office: the president of the United States.